Homeschool HUB News Update--September 28
Homeschool HUB phone: 269-240-6094
email: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com website: www.hshub.org
Editor: Andrea Bikfalvy
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ON THE CALENDAR:
Details for the following events are on the calendar at: www.calendar.yahoo.com/homeschoolhub (Check with those offering the program for cancellations or changes before you go.)
October 1--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm
October 5--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00am-12:00pm. $1.50/pp per game
October 16--Homeschool HUB Board of Directors meeting
October 19--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) One-week Film Classes
G1) One-week Film Classes
This website has info on one-week film classes offered around the country. They offer a discount or homeschoolers.
http://www.classesforfilmakers.com
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Stage Combat Workshop
2) Theatre, Music, Vocal Classes in Niles
3) PSAT Test
4) Fun Volunteer Opportunity
1) Stage Combat Workshop
October 4, 2012 there will be a stage combat class with a wonderful couple who graduated from Bethel and studied in Hollywood. This will be held from 6-7:30 pm at the Community Congregational Church on the corner of Cleveland Rd and 931 (a few miles south of the Niles Walmart). This class is amazing information and sooo much fun! Be prepared for anything!
The cost will be $20 per person for those not already in the Theatre for Children and Young Adults class.
To register, please contact Jane Burkhart via email, website, phone call or text:
www.theatreforchildrenandyoungadults.com
theatreforchildren@gmail.com
574-514-4000
2) Theatre, Music, Vocal Classes in Niles
Theatre for Children and Young Adults will be adding classes and lessons in Niles Michigan starting next week. Classes will be Monday from 3:30-4 and 4:30-6. You must call or email to preregister. 574-514-4000 or theatreforchildren@gmail.com Our registration is also available on our website www.theatreforchildrenandyoungadults.com. We will be studying singing, acting and dancing! We have guest artists throughout the year and will produce a full stage production at the end of the semester. Everyone is guaranteed a part! These classes are always open to homeschool and traditional schooled students! The classes are also part of the Niles Homeschool Partnership.
Our South Bend class meets on Thursday night and we still have a few openings. We will be starting a class in Elkhart in mid October. Please contact us if you are interested for date and times and location information.
Private lessons also offered in many instruments and genres of music as well as vocal lessons. Lessons available for all ages including adults.
Jane Marie Burkart
Theatre for Children and Young Adults
www.theatreforchildrenandyoungadults.com
theatreforchildren@gmail.com
574-514-4000
3) PSAT Test
The PSAT is a standardized test similar to the SAT and ACT. It is given to 10th and 11th graders. The test, when administered to 11th graders, qualifies them for a Merit Scholorship if they score well enough. The only way to qualify for this Merit Scholarship is to take the PSAT in 11th grade.
If you have a student interested, or know of other homeschool, private school, or public school students that are in 11th grade encourage them to take this test. It is done through the local high school. It does not matter in which school you take it. You do need to sign up as soon as the schools are taking registrations, due to limited seating space. There are two testing dates, Wednesday, October 17th and Saturday, October 20th. Niles will most likely be administering the test on Saturday. If you worship on Saturday, I would suggest you call Berrien Springs or Andrews Academy to see if they do it on a Wednesday. The cost is in the ballpark of $14. I will let you know the exact cost if you intend on taking the test.
If you or anyone you know is interested and you would like me to help you sign up, please contact me.
I know, personally, of a few homeschoolers who have taken the test and receive the Merit Scholarship or were Merit finalists. Either distinction enables you to get either scholarships or reductions in tuition at all colleges. I encourage all 11th graders to take the test. You never know how well you will do until you try.
Gail Bliss
Home School Liaison
Niles Community Schools
(269) 683-0439 - Home
(574) 340-1025 - Cell
4) Fun Volunteer Opportunity
You are invited to Prom: An Evening With The Stars
WHAT is THE PROM? It is a Magical Evening for Individuals with Special Needs complete with full Star Treatment!
WHERE: First Church of God, 2627 Niles Avenue in St. Joseph , MI
WHY: A fun and practical way to celebrate our friends with special needs with a star-struck evening of dancing, games, food, and celebration = a party!
WHO: Area churches, businesses, schools, agencies and VOLUNTEERS are partnering to create this fun-filled evening.
WHEN: Saturday, October 6, from 6–10 p.m., he theme will be "." Check-in and the red carpet walk opens at 5:30 p.m.
For the Guests...Star Treatment!
As they arrive at First Church in St. Joseph they will be greeted by the registration team, meet their escort who will make sure they have a wonderful time at the prom, travel the Red Carpet and then be off for their complete prom experience! Paparazzi will capture the moments.
Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by music, dancing, game stations, including Deal or No Deal! Of course no prom is complete without prom portraits. They will dance the night away and take breaks: to stop at the mini salon for a quick up-do or make up touch ups, to swing by the Comedy Club for a few laughs, or join in karaoke, and even play some mini-golf!
VOLUNTEERS: will take photos, be an escort, assist with games, prom store, decorations, food prep, serving food and drinks during the event, set up and tear down, safety and security, dress and suit alterations - in advance of the event,
Not able to volunteer - Making a DONATION:
Corsages, boutonnieres, red carpet, sheet cakes, punch fountains, bottles of water, white Christmas lights, Electric extension cords, Gently used formal wear: ALL sizes are needed!
Prom / pageant / bridesmaid dresses, anniversary / cocktail dresses, men's suits / dress shirts / ties, tuxedos, men's and ladies' party shoes, formal handbags, costume jewelry. For more information: specialneedsprom.com
To volunteer log in at www.volunteerswmi.org to register as a volunteer and connect with Overflow Church (one of the sponsors) to see the volunteer options under Special Needs Prom An Evening with the Stars.
Contact Volunteer Southwest Michigan for more details.
Debra Panozzo
Adult and family volunteer coordinator
Volunteer Southwest Michigan
269-983-0912 ext 13
www.volunteerswmi.org
Volunteering made easy!
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LINKS TO SHARE:
Send us your favorite link!
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CLASSIFIEDS
Looking for a group? Join the HUB! We need you.
The HUB is a volunteer organization. Without the support and participation of homeschool families, we can't function effectively. There are several benefits of membership including a travel club and a resource library that includes things like laptops, video cameras and other items to borrow. Members receive first chance at events and classes when availability is limited. The cost of membership is only $24/year. Information about becoming a member is on the website at www.hshub.org
WANTED TO BUY!!
I am looking for Switched on Schoolhouse for 7 grade. I would prefer a "package deal" but will consider individual subjects.
contact Amy 269-436-4120
Have something for sale, free or trade? Advertise here! (Advertisements stay in for two weeks unless we work out something else in advance)
Homeschool groups are welcome to advertise their group, too. It's free!
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LETTING IT RIDE:
Amazon.com--Please come to www.hshub.org before you shop at Amazon. You can either shop the Associate Store listed in the Menu bar or click on the "Help the Homeschool HUB - Purchase at Amazon" link just below the Menu bar. By using this link to Amazon The Homeschool HUB will earn money through Amazon's Associates program on everything you purchase. So whenever you think "Amazon" please remember your purchase can help The Homeschool HUB.
The Homeschool HUB is collecting used textbooks. Contact Diane Day: joharding_20@yahoo.com or 269-445-1900.
The Homeschool HUB is continuing to collect Campbell Soup labels, Campbell's Chunky Soup labels, Campbell's Healthy Request labels, Campbell's Select harvest, Franco-American, Pepperidge Farm, Spaghettios, Swanson, V-8 Beverages, V-8 Fusion, Prego Italian Sauces and Campbell's Food Service. Give your labels to any board member or bring them to our homeschool functions.
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We are still accepting Boxtops for education labels. You can find these on many products.
Go to Boxtops for Education.org for more info, and then SAVE SAVE SAVE those labels. Each one nets 10 cents and every 10 cents adds up. You can give them to any HUB board director or bring them to any functions that we have. Thank-you!
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DISCLAIMERS:
While the Homeschool HUB believes that these events or opportunities may be of value to home educators, announcements do not constitute an endorsement by the Homeschool HUB, or its Board of Directors. It is the responsibility of individual parents to determine the appropriateness of any event or opportunity for their children.
Participation in any event is voluntary and the participant assumes complete responsibility and liability for themselves, their family, anyone accompanying them, and their personal property.
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